Notes in 06_Venous Thromboembolism

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Published	02/10/2024	VTEs include {{c1::Deep vein thromboses}} and {{c1::Pulmonary embolisms}}, which involves blood clots developing in the circulation as a result of&nbs…
Published	02/10/2024	Pregnant women are {{c1::6}}-{{c1::10}} times more likely to develop venuous thromboembolism (DVT and PE)
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Deep Vein Thromboses}} {{c1::Unilateral leg oedema}} {{c1::Unilateral leg pain}} {{c1::Varicose veins}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Pulmonary Embolisms}} {{c1::Chest pain}} {{c1::Unexplained tachycardia}} {{c1::Hypoxia}} {{c1::Shortness of breath}}
Published	02/10/2024	Always have a high index of suspicion for {{c1::venous thromboembolism (VTEs)}} in pregnant or postnatal women due to increased coagulability
Published	02/10/2024	Investigation of Choice for Deep Vein Thromboses (DVTs) is {{c1::Leg Doppler Ultrasound}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigation of Choice for Pulmonary Embolisms (PEs) {{c1::CXR}} {{c1::Ventilation-Perfusion (VQ) scan (Gold Standard during Pregnancy)}} {{c1::CT Pu…
Published	02/10/2024	First Line of VTEs in Pregnancy: {{c1::Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) e.g. enoxaparin, dalteparin, tinzaparin}}
Published	02/10/2024	Remember not to prescribe {{c1::Warfarin}}, a blood thinner, antenatally as it is teratogenic
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